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Status: Ended
Network: Adult Swim
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.9/10
China, IL
Overview
China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is created by Brad Neely, and features Neely's existing characters from the China, IL web series and special. Characters include Frank and Steve Smith, aka "The Professor Brothers," and Mark "Baby" Cakes. Neely provides the voice for all three characters. The series is produced by Williams Street and animated by Titmouse, Inc. China, IL has been renewed for a second season with the possibility of a new half-hour runtime. On May 25, 2008, Adult Swim ran The Funeral, an 11-minute special which was streamed on the now defunct Super Deluxe website. The special combined Brad Neely's Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes webseries, which were also streamed at Super Deluxe, and established a larger environment for the characters. The special, as well as Brad Neely's other videos, can be viewed at Neely's YouTube page.
This production, originally released in 2011, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.9 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Brad Neely
Frank Smith / Steve Smith / Baby Cakes (voice)
Greta Gerwig
Pony Merks (voice)
Hulk Hogan
The Dean (voice)
Jason Walden
Sammy Davis (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor
Professor Cakes (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Golden Bowl / Dr. Jack Falgot (voice)
Chelsea Peretti
Crystal Peppers / Kim Buckett (voice)
Hannibal Buress
Matt Attack / DJ Don Jose (voice)
Seasons
Specials
37 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2011-10-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 2013-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
10 Episodes • Aired 2015-04-05
No season overview provided for this season.